The Batmobile is one of the most iconic vehicles to ever grace the silver screen. As famous as the Dark Knight behind its wheel, the Batmobile has evolved over the years. While each evolution is different, the 1989 iteration represents a drastic leap in the car's menacing design.
If you're a fan of the 1989 Batmobile, there's a chance of bringing a meticulously crafted Chevrolet Corvette-based replica home and even drive it on the streets.
Just Like The Original Movie's Batmobile
All these design elements were copied in the 1989 Batmobile replica. Built by Putsch Racing and weighing around 3,450 lbs, this replica features a tube frame chassis and independent air ride suspension with four wheel-vented disc brakes. It also comes with a freight train horn, a hidden trailer hitch with trailer brake control, as well as a a remotely operated automatic canopy.
According to the listing, this 1989 Batmobile replica is a high-tech machine too, laden with a digital display, a P51 Mustang gun sight, and retractable, fire-able .30 caliber Browning machine guns. It also has a B17 bomber light-switch cluster and infrared light cameras.
Up For Sale At Mecum's Houston 2020 Auction
This replica features a drivetrain derived from a 1989 Corvette, although it could be powered by other powerplants. The best thing about this replica is it can be driven legally on the streets. It's stable driving at 80 mph and, according to the listing, tested up to 120 mph. Of course, you have to purchase it first at Mecum's Houston 2020 Auction taking place from December 3-5.
The Design Echos Tim Burton's Original Batmobile
This version of the Batmobile was employed in two of Tim Burton’s films: Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992). Thus, it was also known as the Tim Burton Batmobile and was designed by Anton Furst to match Batman's persona as the Dark Knight. Powered by a 350-ci Chevrolet V8 engine, this Batmobile can go as fast 330 mph.
The 1989 Batmobile was created from two Impala chassis with a custom-built fabrication body. It rides on custom-built wheels shod with Mickey Thompson's racing rubbers. The bat mask was replaced by a jet turbine intake while the sides are marked by massive sweeping fenders. The rear end, meanwhile, features a pair of short sculpted fins.
Source: Mecum's Auction